Hold the guitar comfortably against your body
Rest your fretting hand on the neck
Place your strumming hand over the strings near the sound hole or pickups
Tune the guitar before playing
Learn the names of the strings
Learn basic chord shapes
Press the strings firmly with your fingertips
Strum or pluck the strings with your other hand
Practice switching between chords
Practice simple rhythms
Start with easy songs
Use a metronome to keep time
Practice regularly
Keep your fingers relaxed
Clean and maintain the guitar after playing